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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is one of the solar system’s oddities.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
This traveling oddities festival features artists, vendors, performers, educators and guest speakers, all working to create a macabre and magical experience for attendees.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Up close, though, the oddities stirred something familiar.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
From vintage linens and everyday necessities to collectible memorabilia and eclectic oddities, thrift stores have something for everyone.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Gone were the college marching bands and Up With People oddities of the 1970s and '80s — in their place, megawatt stars, forever expanding the Monday-morning quarterbacking beyond the Xs and Os, into the realm of music and cultural commentary.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The store offered tarot readings and seances, as well as a room full of oddities, including a coffin, taxidermies and an electroshock therapy kit, according to The Salisbury Post.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Third, History podcasts build strong communities, with hosts gaining celebrity status and selling out live events, much like musicians, and History shows cover everything from broad overviews to deep dives into overlooked subjects like women’s history, LGBTQ+ issues, and cultural oddities.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Armstrong says his 2023 investigation uncovered a host of oddities, including the status of Dee Dee’s case, which, according to NBC affiliate WCNC, was closed by the SBI in 2001.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
This traveling oddities festival features artists, vendors, performers, educators and guest speakers, all working to create a macabre and magical experience for attendees.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Up close, though, the oddities stirred something familiar.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
From vintage linens and everyday necessities to collectible memorabilia and eclectic oddities, thrift stores have something for everyone.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Gone were the college marching bands and Up With People oddities of the 1970s and '80s — in their place, megawatt stars, forever expanding the Monday-morning quarterbacking beyond the Xs and Os, into the realm of music and cultural commentary.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The store offered tarot readings and seances, as well as a room full of oddities, including a coffin, taxidermies and an electroshock therapy kit, according to The Salisbury Post.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Third, History podcasts build strong communities, with hosts gaining celebrity status and selling out live events, much like musicians, and History shows cover everything from broad overviews to deep dives into overlooked subjects like women’s history, LGBTQ+ issues, and cultural oddities.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Armstrong says his 2023 investigation uncovered a host of oddities, including the status of Dee Dee’s case, which, according to NBC affiliate WCNC, was closed by the SBI in 2001.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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The dog, whose name was Buckshot, continued a tradition that started in the late 1970s, where the dog performed tricks at MSU events.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 100% tactical success turned more on James Bond tricks than Tom Clancy technology.—
Robert A. Pape,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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On the home front, several generations have grown up on an American mainland without malaria, yellow fever, or typhoid fever; diseases like dysentery are medical rarities.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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After putting out Hug of Thunder, one of the best rock albums of that year, Broken Social Scene rolled out their 2019 Let’s Try the After EPs in two volumes, as well as a collection of B-sides and rarities called Old Dead Young in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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Archaeology Mag continues that geophysical data didn’t produce any clear plans of building, but subsurface anomalies did indicate the presence of hearths and storage pits.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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The program has made other discoveries related to such exceptionally healthy older brains, from personality traits to neurological anomalies.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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On her trail are a Báthory relative who is vegetarian (Thomas Schubert), his psychotherapist (Lars Eidinger), two vampirologists, a police inspector and a gallery of eccentrics.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara portrayed ridiculous eccentrics with equal parts hilarity and humanity.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vulnerability is earned, which is why your deepest fears, details of your past breakups, or tender quirks that make you you should be reserved for people who deserve it.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
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As dogs will do, Mabel adapted to the quirks her owner had.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is Amused Bouche, SAVEUR’s food questionnaire that explores the culinary curiosities of some of our favorite people.—
Alyse Whitney,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2026
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The interiors are colorful and layered, with patterned wallpaper, statement carpeting, bold tile, and shelves dotted with curiosities that reward a second (and third) look.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even in parts of California where the average home isn’t likely to save with a heat pump, there are plenty of exceptions.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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How the program works Mathews said most people ages 17 to 24 in the Williamson County Jail charged with nonviolent felonies can enter the program, with some exceptions.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pillowy layers of white cake make this one a classic, but an assortment of fruits and nuts like cherries and pecans set it apart.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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